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Challenges facing Vietnamese universities granted more autonomy in pilot by the MOET

Accountability and finances are two major challenges facing Vietnamese universities in the process of becoming...
East Asia
Vietnam
03/12/2020

A new University of Medicine and Pharmacy established in Vietnam

The new University of Medicine and Pharmacy is the eighth university member of Vietnam National University in Hanoi (...
East Asia
Vietnam
23/11/2020

UK New Passenger Locator Form: A mandate by UK government for all passengers travelling to the UK

As per the UK government guidelines, it is a legal requirement to fill ‘Passenger Locator Form’ before travelling to...
South Asia
India
20/11/2020

East Asia - Covid-19 update – 19 November 2020

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Advice for UK Education Institutions on Covid-19 impact in East Asia
East Asia
China, Hong Kong SAR, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
19/11/2020

Malaysian exams for Form 5 and Form 6 postponed again due to pandemic

The Malaysian Education Ministry has postponed the public examinations for Form 5 and Form 6. The dates for SPM, SVM...
East Asia
Malaysia
18/11/2020

UKVI response to England lockdown between 5 November to 2 December 2020

The Home Office has published guidance on GOV.UK on immigration provisions for individuals affected by travel...
South Asia
India
17/11/2020

Canada to offer more friendly immigration policy for HK youth in 2021

Canada's Immigration Minister announces an easier immigration route for Hong Kong young persons to study and work in...
East Asia
Hong Kong SAR
17/11/2020

Saudi Arabia Ministry of Education launches ‘Path of Excellence’ scholarship program

Saudi Arabia's Minister of Education Dr.
Middle East & Africa
Saudi Arabia
09/11/2020

Education Institutions in Pakistan to remain open

Federal and provincial education ministers have decided to keep the schools, colleges and universities open in the wake...
South Asia
Pakistan
06/11/2020

Chinese government announces priorities for the coming 5 years

The central committee of the Communist Party of China has announced the draft priorities of the national plan for the...
East Asia
China
04/11/2020

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